LDE Tax Consultants

10/05/2026

As a Tax Practitioner in Cape Town, I visit the SARS Branch Office at 17 Lower Long Street on a regular basis.

I’ve been chatting with people in the queue again.

A common (and illegal) nightmare is unfolding:

Taxpayers with active and mutually agreed payment plans are waking up to find SARS has cleared their accounts of much more than agreed—without a single warning.

The Fact: Under Section 179 of the Tax Administration Act (TAA), SARS must give you 10 business days' notice before a bank deduction.

If they didn't, that money belongs back in your account.

Don't let a "system glitch" compromise your business or livelihood.

Know your rights. Protect your cash flow.

Contact Louwrens Erasmus on 072 975 7717 or via email [email protected] if your payment arrangement was ignored — I can help you get those funds reversed.

29/04/2026

SARS increases the Compulsory Value Added Tax VAT) Threshold from R1 Million to R2.3 Million in Taxable Supplies over a 12 Month period, effective 1 April 2026.

This moves aims to relieve small businesses of Administrative Burdens, while the Voluntary Registration Threshold increased from R50,000 to R120,000.

KEY CHANGES REGARDING THE ABOVE MENTIONED THRESHOLD INCREASE INCLUDE:

- EFFECTIVE DATE: The New Threshold apply from 1 April 2026.

- COMPULSORY THRESHOLD: Businesses with Taxable Supplies (Sales, not Profit) exceeding R2.3 Million in a 12-month period MUST register for VAT.

- VOLUNTARY THRESHOLD: Businesses with Taxable Supplies EXCEEDING R120,000 MAY apply for Voluntary Registration for VAT.

- DEREGISTRATION: If a business’s Taxable Turnover is below R2.3 Million AFTER 1 April 2026, it may apply to DEREGISTER.

The MAIN PURPOSE of the above mentioned increase is intended as a Covid-19 Relief Measure for Small Businesses and to combat Inflation by easing Compliance Costs.

For more information or if you would like to register or deregister for VAT, please reach out to Louwrens Erasmus on +27 (72) 975 7717 or via email at [email protected]

For the full range of Tax Services we provide, please visit our Website

09/02/2026

To All Property Practitioners (Estate Agents)

Have you obtained your Tax Directive for the 2027 Tax Year (1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027)?

If not, we invite you to contact Louwrens Erasmus on +27 72 975 7717 or [email protected]

Upon receipt of the required information, your Tax Directive will be issued within 24 hours.

Professional Fee: R750 per Tax Directive

For further information on our comprehensive range of tax compliance, tax advisory and SARS-related services, please visit our website at www.tax consultants.co.za

08/02/2026

🚨 Proposed law may introduce lifestyle audits in SA

National Treasury has published a draft bill that would allow the Financial Intelligence Centre to conduct lifestyle audits and access/share personal data across government bodies. While aimed at improving anti-money laundering compliance, the proposals raise important privacy and oversight concerns.

Public comments close 13 February 2026.

Read the full article on my LinkedIn page

A significant piece of draft legislation has been introduced that has the potential to materially alter the balance between state oversight and individual privacy. National Treasury has published the Draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2025 fo...

16/11/2025

Tax questions can feel overwhelming, but they don't have to be.

With decades of experience, Louwrens Erasmus offers expert tax guidance through LDE Taxation Services, helping you turn challenges into clarity and growth.

For confidential, professional support, get in touch.
Phone or WhatsApp: +27 72 975 7717
www.ldetaxationservices.com

03/11/2025

Need any Tax Compliance services, Tax Consulting services or assistance with SARS Audits?

Phone Louwrens on 072 975 7717 for a free private consultation.

26/10/2025

Need assistance with any tax related matters?

Please call Louwrens on 072 975 7717 for a confidential discussion.

11/10/2025

Global perspective, local results.

From Cape Town to Oman, Lagos, Kingston and Port Moresby, Louwrens has advised clients across multiple tax landscapes. That experience now powers LDE’s guidance on international and local issues, so you can operate confidently at home or across borders.

11/10/2025

Selected for a SARS audit?

Don't panic, we help you:
▪️Review notices and deadlines
▪️Prepare and organise supporting documents
▪️Draft responses and manage follow‑ups
▪️Resolve disputes where required

Protect your time and your position with experienced representation.

11/10/2025

World‑class tax services, tailored to you.

• Tax compliance: personal and business returns, provisional tax, VAT and PAYE support
• Tax consulting: structuring, cross‑border matters, strategic planning
• SARS audits: preparation, responses and dispute support

We help you stay compliant and optimise your position lawfully, so you keep more of what you earn.